New kitchen taps from Franke have been described as both sexy and solid, meeting the requirements of those prioritising style and reliability.There are two new varieties of Franke taps of the market, called Panto and Eos, with both made of sturdy stainless steel.These are designed to perfectly compliment stainless steel sinks that are made by the same firm.A number of differences exist between the two new taps, with Panto having a simple monobloc design, but including a dual lever quarter turn action.Meanwhile, Eos is a single lever mixer, but both come complete with built in Perlators and classy J-spouts.The benefit of having stainless steel taps, besides from their ability to stand out and make taps the focal point of a kitchen, is that they are likely to remain in top condition for a long period of time.In addition, they are very hygienic and far easier to wash than other types of tap.